The TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank was equipped with twin laser cannons and a large payload of concussion missiles.[1] Some models had a beam cannon turret on top.[3] With a limited speed boost, Jedi pilots could remove themselves from tight combat situations, and then use the TX-130S's powerful optical zoom on the main turret to eliminate vehicles and personnel from a safe distance.[7] Some were also equipped with an on-board R2 unit. The repulsorlift tank 's armor was light enough to maintain its maneuverability,[1] allowing the fighter tank to be used in an anti-vehicle and infantry support role.[3]

Constructed by Rothana Heavy Engineering, the TX-130 was 8.2 meters in length with a top speed of 320 kilometers per hour.[2] It had room for 2 passengers, 750 kilograms of cargo, and supplies for one day.[4] It carried 2 Exo-Shell 3 Shield Projectors.

The tank does have a few flaws though, the top turret is an open-cockpit for the gunner, meaning an enemy infantry could kill the gunner if lucky enough, the tank's rear door is also a weak spot, and if any heavy weaponry landed a hit there, the damage would be more severe than any other section of the vehicle.

The TX-130S was sometimes referred to as the "Jedi starfighter of the ground."[1] During the Clone Wars, the versatile fighter tank saw action on planets such as Geonosis, Rhen Var, Raxus Prime, Thule,[7] and Saleucami.[9] Many notable Jedi piloted fighter tanks during the Clone Wars, including Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Luminara Unduli, and Ki-Adi-Mundi who used the Force and superior skills to get the best out of these maneuverable craft. In the hands of these Jedi, these tanks proved a match for many Separatist armored vehicles.[7]

The tank was phased out of service shortly after the proclamation of the Galactic Empire, and was replaced by stronger variants, such as the TX-130T fighter tank and the 2-M Saber-class repulsor tank.[7] However, production continued in secret, with several hundred models being sold to the Rebel Alliance.

These vehicles were used by Rebel forces during the Battle of Turak IV.